Hello everyone, welcome back to the latest of Mirror Football's LIVE transfer blogs.

The sun has risen on this fine Tuesday morning and the 2014-15 Premier League season is now just four days away.

Managers will be preparing their sides for the weekend's big kick-off, but at the forefront of their mind also will be the knowledge that the transfer window is dwindling down also - and some will be wanting still to improve their sides before it slams shut.

So, with that being said, stick around for todays, news, rumours, counter-rumours from across the top-flight, Football League and Europe.

Ready? Let's roll...

9:44 am

A few cheeky club-by-club round-ups to kick things off on this most fine of mornings.

The big news in North London is that Arsenal are keen on Greek Kostas Manolas to fill that Thomas Vermaelen-shaped hole that has just been vacated in their squad.

After their impressive showing in the Community Shield this weekend, the Gunners won't want to go into the new season just one strained calf muscle away from a crisis at centre-half - and right now, they only have two players at that position, Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

Arsene Wenger has been testing out Nacho Monreal and Calum Chambers in the heart of his defence during pre-season, with Mertesacker due to miss the start of the season following his exploits at the World Cup with Germany. But the manager has said he wants to replace Vermaelen.

According to Italian paper Tutto Mercato, 23-year-old Manolas has impressed Wenger with a string of fine performances for Olympiacos and the national team, but the Gunners are likely to face competition from a host of Italian clubs for the young man's signature, with Roma, Juventus and Napoli leading the chasing pack.

Next up, we've pulled Liverpool out of the hat, and it's certainly shaping up to be an interesting morning over at Anfield, where Samuel Eto'o has emerged as a sudden - and rather unexpected - target for Brendan Rodgers, writes to the Mirror's John Cross.

The Reds manager could turn to the former Barcelona, Inter and Chelsea striker in his latest bid to strengthen his attacking line-up ahead of the new season.

Liverpool have already bolstered themselves with the arrivals of Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Lazar Markovic, but it seems that Rodgers still isn't happy that he's got a squad capable of replacing Luis Suarez's goals and assists.

Enter the 33-year-old Cameroonian from stage left, with his representatives understood to have held talks with Merseyside chiefs about a possible move to Anfield. However, Ajax are also said to be sniffing around.

Not to be outdone, Manchester United continue to be linked with anyone and everyone who has ever stepped out on a football pitch, and the world waits with bated breath for Louis van Gaal to show his hand in the transfer market.

But another that United may ultimately miss out on is Roma defender Mehdi Benatia - despite being heavily linked with a move to the red half of Manchester, he's just emerged as a shock £30 million target for the Red Devils' Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The Moroccan international has fallen out of favour in the Italian capital and is training alone, with a number of clubs including United reportedly monitoring the situation.

It looks like Jose Mourinho may just be hoping to draw first blood in his imminent-and-completely-unexpected-season-long feud with Van Gaal, by trumping the United manager in the transfer market before a Premier League ball has even been kicked in anger.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are already allegedly looking to replace Didier Drogba. But it's not a result of buyer's remorse, so much as that the Ivorian has picked up an ankle injury which could result in a protracted period of procrastination on the sidelines.

With this in mind, and, no doubt smarting at letting Romelu Lukaku make his move to Everton permanent, Jose Mourinho is now sounding out QPR over a move for striker Loic Remy, according to reports.

Lukaku has been linked with a host of top Premier League clubs this summer, including Arsenal and Newcastle.

However, he is currently set to start the season with the Hoops, after enjoying a successful year on loan with the Magpies last season.

PA

10:23 am

Cambiasso's Foxes move inches closer

Esteban Cambiasso's seemingly unlikely move to Leicester City continues to inch closer with the 33-year-old Argentinian midfielder ready to put pen to paper on a two-year deal.

It's worth remembering that the Foxes were once on the verge of signing one of the biggest names in the history of the game, Dutch legend Johan Cruyff - so they're certainly not shy of making audacious bids.

Their pursuit of the former Real Madrid and Inter veteran is strengthened by the fact that he has wanted to play in England for some time.

This would certainly be one of the shock signings of the summer if it goes through.

Part of the Argentina squad to reach the final of the World Cup, the centre half is on the brink of a move to the Liberty Stadium after the Welsh side agreed a fee with Napoli.

However, the race is now on to get his work permit signed off and finalise the deal before the start of the Premier League season.

The Swans remain confident that they can get it signed off in time.

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10:38 am

Herrera tells Hernandez to move to Juve

Mexico's manager Miguel Herrera thinks that Javier Hernandez is wasting his time staying in Manchester, and should leave Old Trafford to reignite his career.

The striker has struggled for game time since the arrival of Robin van Persie two seasons ago and was reportedly told this week that he is not part of Louis van Gaal's plans.

As a result, his form with the national team has also dipped and Hernandez cut a peripheral figure at the recent World Cup.

Now, his national team manager has suggested that the talented poacher should consider moving on, with Serie A promising a good fit.

He told ESPN: "I think [Chicharito] needs to leave. I think [Juventus] would be a good option for him.

"When a coach doesn't want you - when you have your best experience, your best moment with them, and now the coach that wanted you is no longer there - it's time to move.

"If he goes to Juventus that would be an extraordinary team. Without a doubt, it would be a nice change for him. Hopefully he'll see more minutes."

John Peters

10:44 am

Hummels going nowhere

Jurgen Klopp insists that Manchester United target Mats Hummels will not be leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The World Cup-winning centre-back has been constantly linked with a move to Old Trafford, but his manager is adamant that he will not lose another of his prized assets during the close season.

"He is going nowhere," Klopp told reporters. "He is staying with us."

Mike Hewitt - FIFA

10:49 am

Toure close to Turkey switch

One player seemingly not in Brendan Rodgers' plans for the new season is Kolo Toure, whose career in the Premier League could finally be coming to an end, with Turkish side Trabzonspor closing in on his signing.

The 33-year-old spent last season with Liverpool on a free transfer after being released by former club Manchester City.

But it appears that this is a gamble that hasn't paid off and the Ivory Coast international looks set to leave for a fee in the region of £1.6 million.

Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, president of Trabzonspor, was quoted saying: "We are building the type of squad which we promised to the fans.

"We have agreed terms with Kolo Toure and we will bring him to the club."

10:59 am

RiRi 'Unapologetic' in her Liverpool love

Forget the movements of players or even managers. The biggest story of this transfer window could be the sale of Liverpool to none other than…. RIHANNA?!

The controversial singer fell in love with football during the World Cup, and now the beautiful Barbadian wants to take her commitment to the beautiful game even further, by acquiring the Merseyside outfit.

According to Mundo Deportivo, RiRi has identified the Anfield club as her perfect new play thing. Now all she needs to do is convince current owners Fenway Sports Group.

The exodus at Old Trafford is certainly picking up steam this week, with Wilfried Zaha believed to be closing in on a return to former club Crystal Palace.

After failing to force his way into Louis van Gaal's plans, the 21-year-old is likely to leave Old Trafford this season, although it has not yet been decided if he will do so on loan or permanently.

A host of top-fight clubs are interested in his services, including Newcastle, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham, but he would prefer a return to Selhurst Park.

An outline agreement has already been reached between the two clubs for a loan move with an option to make the deal permanent if Palace avoid the drop.

Patrick Smith

11:28 am

Manchester United move for Rojo

Reports coming out of Portugal suggest that Manchester United have just placed a bid for Argentinian defender MarcosRojo.

Southampton have previously been linked with the Sporting Lisbon full-back, but O Jogo is now reporting that he could be Old Trafford-bound instead, and that Louis van Gaal may intend to use him at centre-back, although the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement.

Rojo certainly enhanced his reputation at the World Cup, where he was deployed as a marauding wing-back on Argentina's march to the final.

AFP/Getty

11:36 am

Darren Lewis

Sunderland want £8m for Wickham

Sunderland last night demanded they want to make back their money on Connor Wickham, rejecting a bid from West Ham for the striker believed to be in the region of £5 million, writes Darren Lewis.

It will take an approach of £8 million or better to pry the young forward away from the Black Cats, after they paid that same amount for the 21-year-old in 2011.

The Hammers are keen on Wickham as a replacement for the injured Andy Carroll.

After a predominantly mixed go of things at the Stadium of Light, the former Ipswich man finished last season in fine form, with all five of his goals coming in the final stages of the campaign and helping Sunderland to avoid the drop.

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11:41 am

Salomon Kalou may have left Chelsea two years ago, but he hasn't gone a day since without being linked back to the Premier League.

The Ivory Coast striker is said to want a return to England and was recently left out of the squad for Lille's game with Metz.